How to make your content more personal and engaging with storytelling.

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Storytelling in content marketing isn’t about telling a long story…it’s about making your message meaningful. Start with why something matters to you and weave in personal details to make it relatable. Ex: Instead of saying, “Make this pasta for dinner,” you could say, “My mom made this pasta every Friday when I was growing up & I still crave it to this day.” See the difference? The second version feels more personal, engaging, and memorable. That’s the power of storytelling in content.

Spot on, Shannon! "Make this pasta..." = "don't tell me what to do". "My mom made this pasta every Friday..." = "Ooo, what is it? I bet it's spaghetti."

Yes!! That’s such a great point! So many people think storytelling and think they have to write a novel 🫠

Shannon McKinstrie- Crazy how a small details can turn content into connection. Storytelling really is the secret sauce :)

Making it connect and meaningful is what I struggle with with Shannon McKinstrie. I like how your rephrased this one here.

Shannon McKinstrie Personal stories create an emotional connection.

yesss! its about connection, its about empathy

So true! Making a message meaningful is what cuts through the noise.

Well said Shannon McKinstrie People connect with real stories which in turn drive sales

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